Elvis’s “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” became one of the top-selling R&B records of 1952.0h
About The Song – Price’s song has also been identified as “one of the first rhythm and blues records to attract the attention of white Southern teenagers, among them Elvis Presley, who cut his own version four years later” and…
When Elvis Presley Recorded “It’s Now or Never” in 1960, He Responded to a Challenge Issued by Frank Sinatra Three Years Earlier. Here Are the Details.0h
About The Song When Elvis Presley recorded “It’s Now or Never” in 1960, he answered a challenge Frank Sinatra had issued three years earlier. In June 1957, a Hollywood reporter asked Sinatra his opinion of Elvis Presley’s singing ability. “Presley has no training…
“Mystery Train” was recorded by Elvis Presley on July 11, 1955, and from that moment, everyone knew a star was born.0h
About The Song In September 1953, Herman “Junior” Parker entered Sun Studios in Memphis to record the follow-up to “Feelin’ Good”, which had been a top five R&B chart hit for him earlier that year. Parker, 21, was a gifted singer,…
“Always on My Mind” has become a timeless love ballad. Among numerous renditions by various artists over the years, Elvis Presley’s interpretation stands out remarkably.0h
About The Song “Always on My Mind” has remained a timeless love song. Several artists have covered it through the years, but Elvis Presley’s version truly stands out. The King recorded the song in 1972, just a few weeks after…
“Too Much,” released in January 1957, remains a modest addition to Elvis Presley’s list of iconic hits in the late 1950s.0h
About The Song “Too Much,” released in January 1957, was Presley’s fifth regular single record issue on the RCA Victor label. It followed “Love Me Tender” and preceded “All Shook Up,” both mega #1 hits for Elvis. Perhaps one of…
In his golden era, Elvis Presley brought many famous songs into the spotlight with his concerts, including “The Wonder of You” by Baker Knight.0h
About The Song During his golden days, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, have brought many songs into the limelight with him by performing them during his concerts. Presley would normally perform about 35 songs during concerts. Each…
“How Great Thou Art”: Grammy-Winning Christian Hymn by Elvis and Carrie Underwood.0h
About The Song “How Great Thou Art” is a Christian hymn based on a poem written by Carl Gustav Boberg, a Swedish pastor, poet, and politician. The song has been translated into numerous languages and is widely sung in churches and…
“Today, Tomorrow and Forever” is a song written by Bernie Baum. Elvis Presley recorded the song in two versions for the film Viva Las Vegas on July 11, 1963, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood.0h
About The Song – “Today, Tomorrow and Forever” is a song written by Bernie Baum, Florence Kaye and Bill Giant and based on a classical piano piece titled “Liebestraum” by Franz Liszt. Elvis Presley performed the song in the 1964…
Elvis recorded “(Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I” on June 10, 1958, while he was on leave from the army.0h
About The Song (Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I was written by Bill Trader in 1952 and recorded by Hank Snow by the end of that year. Snow’s recording (RCA 5034) reached the #4 Billboard‘s country chart. At the beginning of…
Elvis Presley’s Last Song Ever Revealed. 2n
Did you know Elvis Presley’s untimely death on August 16, 1977 was the end of the era for rock and roll music as the world knew it. Years of alcohol and prescription drug misuse saw the demise of one of…